75 Sqn RNZAF Mosquito Detailed Build

[Monty Python]

Thats a great score with the original fabric.

 

I've had a similar idea with a piece of wreckage from a RAF 66 squadron Sabre F.4 that crashed in the Peak District not far from where I live. Want to build one as XD707 and put it on a section of wing from the actual a/c but try as I might, cannot get a large scale slatted wing Sabre.

[Anthony in NZ]

LOL thanks Kev! That is great advice but is hard to resist.....feel like a moth to the flame. Seems futile to resist

 

I love the idea of you putting an RAF Sabre on that piece of wreckage MP. I don't know much about Sabre's but it seems surprising you cant get one.  I am sure with your skills you could do a conversion??  I have seen your lovely workmanship!

 

Cheers

Anthony

[Anthony in NZ]

OK, first coat of Mr Surfacer on to spot imperfections and move on with detailing.  Stbd door almost ready for primer as well.

 

 

On with the show...

[Anthony in NZ]

Ok, getting a way through making these new bomb doors. Few more details and then riveting the 'dished' panel. The biggest challenge is sorting/making the door hinges...

 

 

In the meantime I have been marking up the ailerons to put very very faint stressing on the rivet lines.

 

Thanks for looking in

 

Cheers

Anthony

[Guest Peterpools]

Hi Anthony

Amazing progress, as nothing seems to have escaped your critical eye.

Keep 'em coming

Peter

[Anthony in NZ]

Thanks Peter, I am hoping to learn some skills/tricks from your F-16 paintjob!

[shark64]

My heart gets broken everytime I see a post on the mosquito...Dont get me wrong I love that plane cause my step dad flew it but ....where is the Bk....

Oliver

[Anthony in NZ]

Oh dear....sorry mate  , but the Bk is still getting a little love.

Edited June 21, 2015 by Anthony in NZ

[Anthony in NZ]

Ok, update time...Sorry Oliver!

 

Spent the day adding all the little ferrules on the cockpit sidewall.  I had to figure the equipment fit for my bird and put all the appropriate ones in...bit crosseyed now,  I just hope I can remember what equipment glues to what ferrule! 

 

I have the ferrules for the RP salvo unit behind the throttle quadrant done but need a decent pic of one looks like as we don't have that unit anymore on our Mossie and I haven't seen one 'in the flesh' so to speak. Have Mod notes but that is all.

 

 

Also the scuttle panel behind the windscreen needs extending to add a Salvo switch and various other items.

 

 

So with some trimming and fitting I was happy with the result

 

 

Now on to the stbd side today...

 

Will post up my ailerons later on that I am reworking.

 

Thanks for looking

Anthony

[Chris Wimmer]

Your perfect detailing work is just unbelieveable. I'm breathing pure mosquito spirit here!

 

Chris

[Ripaman]

Looking good Anthony, this WIP is bookmarked

 

Regards

Richard

[Anthony in NZ]

Thanks Chris and Richard, appreciate your comments!

 

I just hope it helps you guys with each of your builds. Don't hesitate to ask questions and I will do my best to answer them.

 

Thanks again

Anthony

[mlcflhs]

Hi Anthony,

 

I remember doing this bit on my Mossie. Both time consuming and mind boggling.

Lucky for me as I'm building a prototype of the Mossie with the bits I want I was not so dependent on getting it 100% right.

 

Building a 75 Sqn RNZAF Mosquito Detailed Build it would definitely be more difficult getting it right.

 

 

One thing I have noticed is the vast number of variations of the Mosquito that took to the air. I have a feeling no two where alike.

 

Cheers,

Mike

 

PS: My radiators are built in now, just starting to work on the piping.

[Guest Peterpools]

Anthony

Attention detail is simply museum quality. Amazing work

Keep 'em coming

Peter

[Anthony in NZ]

Thanks guys

 

Mike I am looking for an update on your Mosquito to see your radiators and fuel the inspiration!

 

Peter, thanks mate, I am glad you like her. That is a real compliment coming from you but I wouldn't say museum quality.

 

Cheers

Anthony